The SSTUWA has received a second offer from the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) in regard to the 2023 General Agreement (TAFE Lecturers).

Highlights of this improved offer include:

1.    Salary increases of:

Five per cent per annum, effective on and from 15 December 2023.

Four per cent per annum, effective on and from 15 December 2024.

Three per cent per annum, effective on and from 15 December 2025.

2.    Introduction of a new Grade 9 classification.

3.    An increase in the number of Advanced Industry Lecturers by 50 FTE across the five TAFE colleges.

4.    Increase to the Country Incentives Allowance.

The TAFE Committee has given in principle agreement to the offer. Pending finalisation of clauses and associated documentation, the matter will proceed to a ballot of all TAFE members.

The SSTUWA Executive Committee endorsed this process and the union has formally notified DTWD of this decision.

All work bans are now lifted pending the outcome of the member vote on this issue. The SSTUWA will move as quickly as possible to finalise the wording on the remaining clauses and associated documentation.

After the drafting has been completed full information on the proposed new agreement will be shared with TAFE members prior to a ballot. Please check your eNews regularly for further updates.

Additional information for TAFE members

• Results submitted prior to 25/7/2024 are not required to be entered by members. Any attempts by colleges to pressure members to enter results are to be reported to the union.

• Members who leave employment before the registration of the Agreement will not receive the back pay. Any member considering leaving TAFE should contact Member Assist before doing so.

Once finalised, AIP materials and voting information will be available at sstuwa.org.au/GA2023TAFE